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Malaysian firms facing US bans over forced Malaysia’s Human Resources Ministry said on Sunday it would call in all companies facing United States import bans over suspected forced labour practices to discuss immediate action to address the allegations.

A worker loads palm oil fruit bunches at an oil palm plantation in Slim River, Malaysia August 12, 2021.

Malaysian factories, which include major suppliers of palm oil and medical gloves, have been under increased scrutiny over allegations of abuse of migrant workers, who make up a significant part of the country’s manufacturing workforce. The agency also determined Malaysian palm oil producer Sime Darby Plantation Bhduses forced labour in its operations and that the company’s goods were subject to seizure.

“The approaches implemented by these two companies can be used as guidelines and improvements for other firms,” Saravanan said in a statement.

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